teaching assistant test
You want to purchase an item for $1.29. Round $1.29 to the nearest dollar, recalling that you need to have enough money to cover the expense.
$2
Convert 7.5% into a decimal
.075
Convert 54% into a decimal
.54
What is 56% written as a decimal?
.56
What is 1 / 8 as a decimal?
0.125
Round the number 1.124873684 to two decimal spaces
1.12
Use division to calculate 20/2. The answer is _____.
10
Convert 10,000 m into km. Use 1,000 m/km as your conversion factor
10 km
Round 134 to the nearest hundreds.
100
What is 3 1/3 + 8 1/2?
11 5/6
6 + 6
12
18 - 5
13
Calvin has twice as many dimes as nickels. If he has a total of $4, how many nickels does he have?
16
Multiply. 8*2
16
Solve 2,452 - 713.
1739
Multiply. 9*2
18
Convert 19 L into mL. Use 1,000 mL/L as your conversion factor
19,000 mL
4 - 2
2
Which digit is in the Hundred Thousands place value? 234,845
2
Which digit is in the Units (or ones) place value? 7,542
2
Solve 35 x 62
2170
11 + 12
23
Jennifer has three more dimes than nickels and three times as many quarters as nickels. If she has $7.50, how many quarters does she have?
24
What is (7/13) / (3/4)?
28/39
How many different ways are there to write percentages?
3
How many mL are in 3.4 L?
3,400 mL
Multiply. 2*15
30
What is 30 percent of 120?
36
7 - 3
4
Round 4.305 to the hundredths place
4.31
Which of these numbers is forty-five point one one?
45.11
Convert 4 feet to inches.
48 inches
How many yards are in 15 feet?
5
Use division to calculate 50/10. The answer is _____
5
Convert 5,300 km into m. Use 1,000 m/km as your conversion factor.
5,300,000 m
Solve 436 + 79.
515
What percentage is 122 out of 222
55%
Estimate 61.3 to the nearest whole number
61
Estimate 623 to closest tens place
620
A laptop's original price is $795. If it's on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price?
636
Which digit is the Tens place value? 15,879
7
Round 7.14112 to the tenths place.
7.1
Round 67 to the nearest tens.
70
George earns $12 per hour painting houses. If he works for 7 hours one day, how much does he earn?
84
How would you write eighty-seven percent using the symbol for percent?
87%
4 + 5
9
Round 9.43056 to three decimal places.
9.431
Faith buys gifts for 5 friends. If each gift costs $18, how much did she spend in total?
90
Which of the following is an interrogation point?
?
Identify the subject in the following sentence: Kurt Vonnegut is a published author.
Kurt Vonnegut
'John is the most handsome boy in the class' is an example of the superlative form of _____. a. an adjective b. a verb c. a noun d. an adverb
a
A _____ is a place to incubate ideas. a. journal b. author's chair c. writer's workshop d. word wall e. writing center
a
A verb is _____. a. used to express an action, event or state of being b. used to describe an action, object or event c. used to compare actions or events d. used to define an entity, concept or quality
a
Convert 1/2. a. 50% b. 25% c. 75% d. 65% e. 45%
a
Correctly place the commas around the non-essential clause: a. The dragon, even though the villagers denied it, was actually a nice guy. b. The dragon, even though, the villagers denied it was actually a nice guy. c. The dragon even, though the villagers denied it, was actually a nice guy. d. The dragon even though the villagers, denied it, was actually a nice guy.
a
How should learning styles models be used? a. To diversify a lesson so that it meets the various needs of students b. To discern which students will not be successful in a class c. To tailor a lesson to the way that the teacher learns best d. To tailor a lesson to the way that the majority of students in a classroom learn
a
In a school setting, what are learning programs? a. lessons and activities in the classroom b. after school activities c. professional development designs d. foreign language programs
a
Mary buys a pair of jeans for $24.99, a skirt for $32.99 and a pair of shoes for $49.99. She has a coupon for 15% off the most expensive item. If the tax is 7.5%, what is the total cost? a. $108.01 b. $7.54 c. $90.97 d. $100.47 e. $116.08
a
Mr. Reed is using his universal screening tool assessment data to get to know his students. He realizes that most of his students do not understand how to subtract three-digit numbers, which they should have mastered in the previous grade. What should he do? a. Provide reteach lessons to the whole class b. Provide small group lessons to small groups of students c. Provide lessons to students one at a time d. Provide worksheets for homework to catch students up
a
Since the middle of the twentieth century, some efforts have been made by the federal government to end discrimination against ethnic minorities in the public schools. This undertaking best illustrates which of the following principles of democratic government in the United States? a. equal protection under the law b. limited government c. freedom of expression d. popular sovereignty
a
The listed price of a dress is $59.99. If the tax is 8%, what is the total cost? a. $64.79 b. $64.78 c. $4.79 d. $4.80 e. $60.47
a
Use division to calculate 7/4. The answer is _____. a. 1 R3 b. 2 c. 1 R4 d. 2 R1 e. 2 R3
a
What are learning styles models? a. Ways of explaining the different preferences and strengths of individual learners b. Methods for teaching all students in the most effective, uniform way c. Ways of describing how individual students learn through seeing, hearing, and touching d. Acknowledgements that some students will succeed in the classroom while others will fail
a
What does it mean for a sentence to be grammatical? a. It follows the rules of the language. b. It is visually appealing. c. It is worth extra points on a test. d. None of the answers are correct.
a
What is 5/6 * 4/5? a. 2/3 b. 1 1/24 c. 1 19/30 d. 30/49
a
What is a fact? a. A provable statement that can be shown to be true without any doubt b. A statement that can't be completely proven but is supported by good reasons c. A statement that expresses a personal belief, idea, or feeling that is not provable d. None of these
a
What is the first step in converting a fraction to a percent? a. Perform the division. b. Subtract the bottom number from the top. c. Add the two integers together. d. Multiply the top and bottom numbers together. e. Multiply by 100.
a
Which is an example of differentiating instruction? a. providing experiences for different styles of learning b. allowing students to opt out of work c. giving parents more responsibility d. moving students to other classes
a
Which is not a rule for changing the spelling when adding suffixes beginning with vowels? a. double the final vowel if it is a short vowel sound b. for one-syllable words, also double the final consonant if the vowel sound is a short one c. double the final consonant if the original word is two syllables and ends with a vowel preceding the consonant d. drop the 'e' for words that end with a silent 'e'.
a
Which is the smallest? a. Millimeter b. Meter c. Kilometer d. Decimeter e. Dekameter
a
Which of the following best defines sequencing? a. putting the steps of a process in order b. putting a list of events in order c. providing a checklist of things to do d. providing a list of things that occurred
a
Which of the following is NOT the correct way to use the colon? a. We are trying very hard to explain the situation to everyone and work on all of the existing concerns: Moving on, there are many difficult things we must discuss. b. Tom went to school and saw his worst nightmare: his parents talking to his math teacher. c. We believe that a lot of things need to be changed around the school: books, the teacher's attitudes, as well as the equipment. d. I'm going to watch a movie called 'Caesar: The Rise of Rome'.
a
Which of the following is a good way to change the process to support diverse learners? a. Offer multiple modes of information b. Let students choose their own project c. Allow students extra time on tests d. Provide bilingual books
a
Which of the following is a way to use charts as an educational resource for reading? a. Charting parts of a plot in a story b. Charting the number of students that arrive on time to school each day c. Charting the type of lunch students prefer d. Charting students' grades on reading quizzes
a
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment? a. observation b. anticipation guide c. standardized tests d. reading inventory
a
Which of the following is the best use of instructional resources for a math classroom? a. Using plastic food models to show fractions of a cake b. Using pencil and paper to calculate multiplication with decimals c. Having students collaborate in groups to solve a complex problem d. Passing out worksheets for independent work
a
Which of the following is the metric unit for volume? a. Liters b. Ounces c. Gallons d. Kilometers e. Kilograms
a
Which of the following is true about students identifying topic sentences in published works? a. All answer choices are correct. b. Students see how placing the topic sentence at different points in the paragraph impacts the effect of the paragraph. c. Students can identify how a badly phrased topic sentence confuses its readers. d. Students can discuss how a hard-to-identify topic sentence negatively impacts their ability to read the paragraph as a whole.
a
Which of the following statements is NOT true about exclamation marks? a. They are used to downplay a sentence. b. They add a level of enthusiasm to the writing. c. They can express intense emotions such as anger and joy . d. They are usually placed at the end of a sentence. e. Exclamation marks are a form of punctuation.
a
Which tool best helps students develop vocabulary? a. word wall b. author's chair c. writer's workshop d. journal e. writing center
a
Why are the final consonants in 'idealism' and 'terrorize' not doubled? a. the stressed syllable is not the final syllable b. those suffixes never change the spelling of the bases or roots c. those words don't have suffixes d. there is no reason
a
Why is capitalization important? a. To show readers the importance of specific words and to indicate a change in meanings b. To clearly demonstrate a strong emotion that a writer is attempting to convey to readers c. None of the answers are correct; capitalization does not play an important role in conveying a clear meaning to readers. d. As a formatting tool to illustrate the start of a new paragraph or section
a
Why is it important to be able to recognize signal words when reading an informational text that has the cause/effect organizational structure? a. The signal words provide the reader with clues so that he or she can identify the type of organizational structure being used. b. The signal words convey the author's opinion about the topic. c. The signal words provide key details to help better inform the reader about the topic. d. The signal words provide clear transitions from one topic to the next. e. The signal words show what specific effects are being focused on in the text.
a
Why would you ask students to do a reflective questionnaire? a. It helps them understand their process as well as their product. b. It encourages them to list their strengths. c. It helps them edit their spelling. d. It goes quickly and does not waste time.
a
Why would you place a question mark(s) within a sentence? a. You would never place a question mark anywhere but at the end of a sentence. b. To emphasize and stress extreme uncertainty in a sentence c. If you want to get creative with grammar d. Because that is how you would ask a direct question e. To indicate a rhetorical question
a
You are a principal. One of the students is frustrated that his teacher lectures without writing anything on the board or using graphs or images. If you wanted to encourage the teacher to incorporate some of these visual practices, which learning style model would be your best resource? a. The VAK/VARK model b. The Kolb model c. The NASSP model d. The Silverman model
a
_____ helps writing development through explanation, modeling, and practicing writing. a. Writer's workshop b. Guided writing c. Word wall d. Author's chair e. Writing center
a
a geographer would most likely use the concept of interdependence to analyze which of the following subjects a. economic relations between Mexico and Canada b. the causes of global warming c. ethic and religious divisions in the world d. the movement of tectonic plates
a
A verb that is joined with a helping verb is called
a compound verb
A complete sentence is made of two important elements. What are they?
a subject and a predicate
The topic sentence will have
a topic and a controlling idea
One of the general English spelling rules is: Double the consonant when adding a suffix that starts with:
a vowel
The root words for 'antonym' are: _____ and _____.
anti; onym
Which of the following choices represents the correct way to combine the prefix 'anti' with the root word 'matter'?
antimatter
A semicolon can be used for all of the following EXCEPT to _____. a. connect two independent clauses to strengthen the relationship between them b. connect two independent clauses that are widely dissimilar from each other c. connect two independent clauses that are closely related to each other. d. clarify items in a list that have their own internal punctuation
b
How do physicists use math? a. Physicists don't use math. b. To explain everything that exists -- the world contains mathematical patterns. c. They use statistics, but not much more than that. d. In their everyday lives, like anyone else.
b
Identify any issues with the following statements: It may be that we just won't be able to make it on time. Maybe we should have taken the freeway. a. The first sentence should read: It maybe that we just won't be able to make it on time. b. The sentences are both correct. c. The second sentence should read: May be we should have take the freeway. d. Both sentences are incorrect. The first sentence should start: It maybe..., while the second sentence should start: May be...
b
Relative pronouns are: a. pronouns that refer to members of your family. b. who/whom, whoever/whomever, whose, that, and which. c. who, whose, whom, which, and what. d. used when comparing two subjects.
b
The word 'than' is not used when _____. a. two or more actions are described in relation to one another b. the actions are the actions of a single individual c. placing the word 'more' or 'less' before both the adjective and the adverb d. both two or more actions are described in relation to one another, and the actions are the actions of a single individual
b
What does it mean to make an inference? a. Make a mental image of the text b. Take the clues in the text and combine them with what you already know c. Ask yourself a lot of questions about what is happening in the text, especially questions like, 'I wonder...' d. Determine the main idea of the text
b
What is 0.4 as a fraction? a. 4 / 5 b. 2 / 5 c. 4 / 100 d. 1 / 25
b
What is Kolb's model of learning styles based on? a. Whether students learn best by seeing, hearing, or touching b. Whether students prefer such learning activities as imagining, experiencing, analyzing, or reflecting c. A wide range of variables, including the temperature in the classroom d. The best research in the field of education
b
When quotation marks are involved, which of the following demonstrates the correct usage of a comma? a. ''It's going to be gorgeous weather outside today'', the teacher said. b. ''It's going to be gorgeous weather outside today,'' the teacher said. c. ''It's going to be, gorgeous weather outside today'' the teacher said. d. Commas are not used with quotation marks.
b
When should you avoid using exclamation marks? a. In an email to your friend b. In an essay for your history class c. When writing a story that depicts normal speech d. In a letter to your mother e. In a text message
b
Which of the following answers use correct punctuation? a. The family's trip took them to: New York, New York, Providence, RI, Savannah, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana and back. b. The family's trip took them to New York, New York; Providence, RI; Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana -- and back. c. The family's trip took them to New York, New York, Providence, RI, Savannah, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana -- and back. d. The family's trip took them to New York, New York; Providence, RI, Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana, and back.
b
Which of the following describes an assessment tool that consists of objective written observations of student learning? a. rubric b. analytical checklist c. anecdotal notes d. behavior scale
b
Which of the following is NOT a reason that correct spelling is important? a. Communication is an important skill for any setting. b. It will ensure that our grammar is correct. c. We want our audience to leave with the impression that we care about our writing. d. It will help in classes and in future careers.
b
Which of the following is a grammatical sentence? a. Noone has the right to tell you how to do your hair. b. No one has the right to tell you how to do your hair. c. Some one told me how to do my hair. d All of the answers are correct.
b
Which of the following is a percent? a. 3.14 b. 31.4% c. 0.314 d. 31.4
b
Which of the following is an example where a comma is correctly used despite there not being any conjunction? a. I really could use some help with this one, if you have the time for it. b. He was angry with you, not playing a joke. c. He goes to school very often, and he gets straight A-s there. d. You shouldn't try so hard; you should try even harder.
b
Which of the following is the metric unit for mass? a. Feet b. Kilograms c. Pounds d. Ounces e. Seconds
b
Which of the following is true when it comes to rounding numbers? a. All are correct. b. If the number in question is less than 5, you round down. c. If the number in question is greater than 5, you round up. d. If the number in question is 5, you round up the first time and down the second time.
b
Which of the following words should be capitalized? a. state b .england c. lake d. land
b
Which reading comprehension strategy would help you sum up what the whole text is about? a. Visualizing b. Determining the Importance c. Making Connections d. Asking Questions
b
Why might you have students insert a purposefully off-topic sentence into a published paragraph? a. You wouldn't ever have students do this. b. In order for students to see how such a sentence can mislead readers. c. In order for students to practice and reinforce bad writing. d. In order for students to ridicule a published work.
b
which of the following sentences contains a metaphor a. when I wear those tennis shoes, I feel like a 10 year old kid again b. the harvest moon was a jack-o-lantern smiling in the October sky c.autumn leaves blew across the lawn like giant pieces of confetti d. the evening brought with it a sweet smell of lavender and wood smoke
b
Pre-writing is writing that is done _____ the rough draft.
before
A complete sentence must contain ____________. a. some adjectives b. at least two subjects c. a complete thought d. a prepositional phrase
c
A sentence must have both a _________ and a ____________ in order to be complete. a. subject; preposition b. verb; adjective c. subject; verb d. verb; adverb
c
Beyond grading, what does it mean to assess students' papers? a. To offer feedback to the writer b. To use a rubric c. To gather information about the students and their writing d. To scan it in the early stages of the writing process.
c
Deciding whether the verb should be singular or plural in 'either/or' and 'neither/nor' sentence structures depends on whether: a. The compound noun is plural or singular. b. The subjects are both plural or both singular. c. A singular or plural subject is closest to the verb. d. The subjects are followed by prepositional phrases.
c
How can percentage be described? A. A part of a whole B. Per hundred C. A discount D. All answers are correct E. None of the answers are correct a. C b. A c .A and B d. D
c
How could the following sentence be altered to be clearer? Without help I would not finish this assignment. a. Add commas around 'I would not.' b. Add a comma after 'not.' c. Add a comma after 'help.' d. Add a comma after 'finish.'
c
One of the general English spelling rules is: I before E except after:
c
The word _____ is used with the comparative form to compare one person, place, or thing with another. a. more b. less c. than d. then
c
What is FALSE about the selection of symbols to be used when constructing a pictograph? a. They should be easy to tell apart. b. They should represent something. c. They should be used to represent large numbers. d. They should not be too detailed.
c
What is the correct order of sections for a reading passage? a. explanation, hypothesis, conclusion b. hypothesis, thesis, conclusion c. hypothesis, explanation, conclusion d. hypothesis, conclusion, explanation
c
What is the first step in converting a percentage to a fraction? a. Write the percentage over 50. b. Simplify the fraction. c. Write the percentage over 100. d. Multiply the percentage by 2. e. Divide the percentage by 2.
c
What type of decimal cannot be turned into a fraction? a. a decimal that includes a whole number, like 2.654 b. a decimal with more than ten digits c. a decimal that never ends and whose numbers never repeat d. a decimal that does not include a whole number, like .33
c
Which of the following demonstrates correct comma usage when separating elements in a series? a. The rock flew from his hand, skipped across the pond and, sank from sight. b. The rock flew from his hand skipped across the pond and sank from sight. c. The rock flew from his hand, skipped across the pond, and sank from sight. d. The rock, flew from his hand, skipped across the pond, and sank from sight.
c
Which of the following is NOT a way that math can be used to deal with money? a. Comparing prices of products in supermarkets b. Making change at the lemonade stand c. To calculate the ideal number choices for the lottery d. Completing a household budget
c
Which of the following is the closest to a mass of 500 mL of water a. 50 g b. 5 kg c. 500 g d. 0.500 g e. 500 kg
c
Which title of the following novel is capitalized correctly? a. Pride And Prejudice b. pride and prejudice c. Pride and Prejudice d. Pride and prejudice
c
Which type of assessment tools is used to determine whether or not students understand an objective, but does not measure the degree of mastery? a. rubrics b. analytical checklists c. anecdotal notes d. behavior scales
c
Why is it a good idea to have students make predictions throughout the reading as well as before? a. it is only important to make predictions before the reading, and not throughout b. making predictions throughout can show if students know the main story elements c. making predictions throughout can show what they understand about the text so far d. predictions throughout can show if students are creating images in their minds
c
Your classmate, Bryn, says that the spell check feature in his word processing application finds all errors and corrects the spelling for you. Is Bryn correct? Why or why not? a. Yes. Spell check finds all errors in writing. b. No. Spell check is not helpful at all. c. No. Spell check finds errors, but it may not find all of them. d. Yes. Spell check finds all the errors, but you still have to correct them.
c
a characteristic of living organisms that distinguishes them from non living things is that living organisms: a. change in shape overtime b. have a carbon based chemistry c. are made up of cells d. are capable of performing work
c
a librarian reads to 6 year olds about two friends who argue and end up in a minor fight. Saying that arguments are normal, the librarian helps the group discuss ways to prevent arguments from becoming fights. This activity is particularly appropriate for introducing children to which of the following types of life skills? a. using active listening skills to clarify a speakers intent b. developing resistance skills to maintain personal safety c. using social skills to resolve conflicts constructively d. developing assertiveness skills to resist negative peer pressure
c
Identify the predicate in the following sentence: A run-on sentence can confuse the reader.
can confuse the reader
Which part of a reading passage includes a summary and evaluation of the main ideas?
conclusion
Which reading skill involves linking what one has read to aspects of one's personal life?
connecting
What is being taught is referred to as _____
content
Looking at the words surrounding an unknown word to determine its meaning is an example of using _____.
context clues
A run-on sentence is BEST defined as: a. A long sentence that goes on and on b. All of the answers are correct c. A sentence made of dependent clauses d. Independent clauses incorrectly joined together
d
All of the following are signal words that provide hints as to the sequential order EXCEPT for which? a. First b. Next c. Finally d. Whenever
d
Clues to an author's intended meaning may be found through historical contexts, culture contexts, the author's background, and _____. a. similar books by other authors b. other books written in the same time period c. the reader's knowledge on the subject d. the author's other works
d
For a beginner reader to succeed in recognizing the meaning of a word the reader has just decoded, which of the following must be true? a. the word rhymes with one or more high frequency words b. the word appears in a text that is of interest to the reader c. the word is one that the reader can spell d. the word is already a part of the readers oral vocabulary
d
How does using published paragraphs as models help students learn to write their own paragraphs? a. Students can see how paragraphs exist in the 'real world' at their reading and writing levels. b. Students can see what good strategies authors use that help them as readers. c. Students can see what bad strategies authors use that distract them as readers. d. All answer choices are correct.
d
How many feet is 10 inches? a. 0.678 feet b. 1.23 feet c. 0.989 feet d. 0.833 feet
d
The superlative form is used to _____ a. compare two people, places or things b. describe one or more people, places or things within a larger group of people, places, or things c. state that an action is performed to the highest degree within a group of actions just like it d. both describe one or more people, places or things within a larger group of people, places, or things, and state that an action is performed to the highest degree within a group of actions just like it
d
What are some examples of signal words and phrases used in an informational text that uses the cause/effect organizational structure? a. problem, dilemma, solved, due to b. as a result, furthermore, therefore, proposed solution c. effects, despite, thus, since, although, alike d. may be due to, consequently, since, on account of e. because, similarly, in contrast, likewise, thus
d
What aspects should teachers consider when trying to meet all students' needs? a. student backgrounds b. student perspectives c. student interests d. all of these are correct
d
When are exclamation marks NOT typically used in a sentence? a. In a non-question sentence after the expletive how or what b. When you want to display a strong or urgent feeling c. At the end of a forceful statement or command d. At the end of a question e. To show a surprising statement
d
When do you change the spelling to -ves for plural nouns? a when the word ends with -y b. when the word ends in -ch c. when the word ends in -v d. when the word ends with -f or -fe
d
When should writing assessment begin? a. The first day of class b. When a final draft is submitted c. During a writer's workshop d. During the first stage of the writing process e. It varies depending on the assignment
d
Which are examples of what can be used to put various ideas and thoughts in order while pre-writing? a. An outline and journal b. A Word map and an outline c. A journal d. An outline or graphic organizer
d
Which of the following is NOT a common rule in spelling? a. I before E except after C b. The letter Q is always followed by U c. The letter S never follows X d. E always follows T
d
Which of the following is NOT an example of an introductory word? a. However b. Although c. Since d. That
d
Which of the following is a part of math that can be used in everyday life? a. Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing b. Probability and statistics c. Shape, space, and area d. All of the answers are correct
d
Which of the following is true of run-on sentences? a. They're considered major grammatical errors. b. They affect clarity. c. They involve independent clauses. d. All of the answers are correct
d
Which of the following methods can be used to correct run-on sentences? a. Add a comma and coordinating conjunction b. Add a comma and subordinator c. Create separate sentences d. All of the answers are correct
d
Which of the fractions below is a like fraction that is equivalent to 3/4? a. 4/8 b. 6/9 c. 4/9 d. 6/8 e. 4/3
d
Which word uses a suffix? a. dog b. preview c. real d. realize
d
Who uses decimal numbers? a. Fashion designers b. Scientists c. Chefs d. All of these e. Mathematicians
d
Why didn't the 't' double when the word light changes to lighten? a. light isn't a two-syllable word b. the stressed syllable is on the first syllable and not the last c. it should double, lighten is spelled wrong d. the vowel sound 'i' is a long one and not a short one
d
Why is it important to assess students' writing? a. To see how students are developing as writers b. To see what changes need to be made in the instruction and teaching methods c. To offer constructive feedback that will lead to writing development d. All answers are correct e. To address any questions and concerns during all stages of the writing process
d
You add an -es onto nouns that end in what letter? a. s b. ch c. x d. All of the answers are correct.
d
which of the following represents a linear expression a. y= 2/x b. y= x^2 c. y= x^2 +4 d. y= 3x+3
d
The process of modifying instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners is called _____.
differentiation
Which would be the correct way to combine the prefix 'dis' with the root word 'satisfy'?
dissatisfy
How would you convert gallons into quarts
divide by 4
Philip is buying a video game that normally costs $85. It's on sale for 25% off. He has a coupon that will save him an extra 10% off the sale price. What is the cost he'll pay? a. $55.25 b. $59.50 c. $76.50 d. $63.75 e. $57.38
e
When should a question mark NOT be used in a sentence? a. To ask a direct question that needs an answer b. To turn a statement into a question in informal writing c. To ask a rhetorical question d. When a question turns into a request e. When you're unsure of something within a sentence
e
Which of the following are arranged from smallest unit to largest unit? a. cm, m, mm, km b. km, m, cm, mm c. cm, mm, m, km d. mm, m, cm, km e. mm, cm, m, km
e
Which of the following is a singular indefinite pronoun? a. everybody b. anyone c. either d. neither e. All of the answers are correct.
e
Which of the following is an example of an indirect question? a. Will you be going to the prom? b. What's it going to take to convince you? c. She asked if I was going to drive to the movies. d. How are you? e. You will clean your room by dinner?
e
Which topic below should be organized using the sequence of events structure? a. Current Fashion Trends in New York b. The Harmful Effects of Smoking c. Potential Solutions to the Obesity Epidemic d. The Most Popular Social Media Site e. The Evolution of the Civil Rights Movement
e
The step in the writing process that requires making changes to a draft is called:
editing
For adjectives with one or two syllables and one-syllable adverbs, the superlative is formed by adding the ending _____ to the word.
est
Which choice contains the past tense form of the verb to experience that would correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? I _____ a lot of great things on my trip abroad last summer.
experienced
You want to add the suffix 'ed' to the word 'fix'. Which of the following is the correct spelling of your new word?
fixed
In the following sentence, which word serves as a definition of 'transient'? 'Her transient thoughts of quitting her dead-end job are fleeting, lasting only as long as the weekly meeting she abhors.'
fleeting
A writer should use synonyms:
for variety
Mrs. Rico is in the middle of a lesson on quadratic equations and she does a quick check of learning using a marker board to see if students understand the concept. What kind of assessment is this?
formative
Which tense is the verb will have finished in the following sentence? I will have finished my homework by the time my roommate gets home.
future perfect tense
You want to add the suffix 'ly' to the word 'graceful'. Which of the following is the correct spelling of your new word?
gracefully
Indicating the author's purpose and theme in a selection shows which reading skill?
identifying
''Clean up your room this minute!'' is an example of:
imperative mood
What kind of a fraction is 5/4?
improper
To use observation to reach a logical conclusion
inference
Which pronoun would correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? The government levied taxes on _____ citizens.
its
When a word ends in DGE, it often sounds like what letter
j
Yards is a measurement unit for what?
length
Which of the following choices is the correct possessive pronoun to fill in the blank in the following sentence? The teacher told me that the choice was _____.
mine
What kind of a fraction is 6 1/3?
mixed number
In the following sentence, what is the antecedent to which the pronoun she refers? My mother made all of her own clothes, and she did a very good job of it.
mother
An antonym is a word that has the _____ meaning of another word.
opposite
What type of word names two or more objects?
plural noun
Which tense is the verb have met in the following sentence? I have met many interesting people in my classes.
present perfect tense
Applying what you know about U.S. history when you read a historical novel is an example of using _____.
prior knowledge
How content is taught is referred to as _____.
process
Abel just received great news! After working with his teacher for a few weeks in a small group and taking an assessment each month, he is showing improvement. What type of assessment tool is his teacher using in this case?
progress measures
What kind of a fraction is 11/20?
proper
When you restate an idea, you. . .
say it again in different words
Should a summary be longer or shorter than the text that you're summarizing?
shorter
two different words that have the same meaning
synonyms
A dictionary provides a list of _____ and _____ so that we can see both similar and different meanings to words.
synonyms; antonyms
Which digit do you look at when rounding to the nearest tens?
the ones digit
Which of the following choices is the correct possessive pronoun to fill in the blank in the following sentence? _____ daughter is five years old.
their
Which pronoun would correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? Either folk songs or country songs are my favorite types of music because of _____ good rhythms.
their
Which pronoun would correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? I think that either my cousins or your husband will bring _____ sound system to the party.
their
You want to add the suffix 'ing' to the word 'trace'. Which of the following is the correct spelling of your new word?
tracing
A complete sentence must have how many parts?
two
Which of the following would be the correct way to combine the prefix 'un' with the word 'natural'?
unnatural
Which strategy would you use to create a mental image of the text?
visualizing
In a topic sentence, the topic tells readers
what the paragraph is going to be about
Which of the following choices is the correct contraction to fill in the blank in the following sentence? _____ coming to dinner tonight?
who's
Breaking apart a word into its component parts is an example of using _____.
word structure
One of the general English spelling rules is: S never follows
x
Which pronoun would correctly fill in the blank in the following sentence? I have talked to your teachers and your bosses, and _____ think that you've been doing a great job.
they
Consider the following two sentences: SENTENCE 1: Although dogs are popularly known as 'man's best friend,' cats are actually the most popular pet in the United States. SENTENCE 2: Cats are stereotyped as standoffish and mysterious, while dogs are more commonly seen as enthusiastic and loyal, living up to their nickname as 'man's best friend.' What is the relationship between sentences 1 and 2? a. Sentence 2 is a restatement of sentence 1. b. Sentence 2 is a summary of sentence 1. c. Sentence 1 is a summary of sentence 2. d. Neither sentence is a summary or a restatement of the other.
a
Which of the following statements is true about infinitive phrases? a. An infinitive phrase, by itself, would be a sentence fragment. b. An infinitive phrase is the same as the past tense form for regular verbs. c. An infinitive phrase is usually in the present perfect tense. d. An infinitive phrase is sometimes in the past perfect tense. e. All Answers are Correct
a
Complete the sentence: When a sequential pattern of organization is used, __________. a. the information is arranged using flashbacks and sub-steps. b. the information is arranged according to a step-by-step sequence that describes a specific process. c. the information is provided through a detailed explanation followed by an in-depth analysis. d. the information presents a problem and provides possible solutions in the order that they were suggested or attempted by others. e. the information provides a detailed report that involves the five senses, giving the reader a clear description.
b
Which of the following is a correct sentence featuring a present participle? a. The students are trying to find the answer to the question. b. All Answers are Correct c. My mother is driving to work. d. The giggling children finally fell asleep. e. A growing plant requires a lot of sunlight.
b
Which of the following is a correct sentence featuring an infinitive? a. To climb the tallest mountain in the state. b. I hope to pass my English test. c. Mr. Valdez to finish his work on time. d. To study for the exam. e. I hope that my teacher to explain this tomorrow.
b
The cause and effect organizational structure is... a. always written in sequential order, listing the causes first and the effects second. b. always written in sequential order and is used to analyze why something happened. c. not always written in sequential order. d. only used in news articles and scholarly journal articles. e. typically paired with the problem/solution structure within the same article.
c
What is the purpose of a Summary Preview? a. A Summary Preview makes it so the reader doesn't have to read the paper. b. A Summary Preview is the same as a conclusion. c. A Summary Preview organizes the paper so it's easier to follow. d. Only use a Summary Preview when you are forced to do it. e. A Summary Preview is the same as a story.
c
Which of the following is the best description of a selection's theme? a. Central point b. Central idea c. Message about life d. Summary e. Main idea
c
Which of the following statements is an opinion? a. Independence Day is July 4. b. Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September. c. Columbus Day should no longer be a national holiday. d. President's Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
c
Which question can help you determine whether a statement is a fact or an opinion? a. Is this statement provable either true or false? b. Does this statement express an author's personal belief, idea, or feeling about a topic? c. Both of these d. Neither of these
c
Relative clauses perform the following functions EXCEPT that _____. a. they can add detail to the main clause of a sentence b. they can help describe the main clause of a sentence c. they connect to the main clause by using words such as: who, whose, that or which d. they might sound more informal than the way people often speak
d
Which of the following sentences is written with the INCORRECT FORM of pronoun subject-verb agreement? a. She lost her earring and I know that is where she placed it. b. Whether you know it or not, those will be gone tomorrow. c. Joel likes to read books especially this time of the year. d. The boy's trade started when he said, 'If you give me that crickets, I will give you this chicken bone.'
d
Which sentence correctly uses to, too, or two? a. I have to dogs as pets. b. I have to many chores this weekend. c. I am going two the baseball game tomorrow. d. I would love some cake, too. e. Two many students have forgotten their textbooks.
d
All of the following are examples of nonwords EXCEPT _____. a. irregardless b. supposably c. ain't d. y'all e. can't
e
Which word could be substituted for 'querulous' in the following sentence? 'The querulous child I babysit just won't stop bothering me until I let him play video games.'
complaining
Synonyms can be: a. nouns b. verbs c. adjectives d. all are correct
d
Why use a story to start your paper? a. Use a story to grab your readers' attention b. Use a story to show off your research. c. Use a story to fill up space. d. Use a story to highlight your bibliography. e. Use a story to impress your readers.
a
The main idea of a story is the same thing as: a. A supporting detail b. The central point c. The topic d. The theme
b
How do the details in a piece of literature relate to the main idea? a. The details break the main idea into understandable pieces. b. The details can be distracting from the main idea, which is the bigger picture. c. The details support the main idea and lead to the main idea. d. The details lead to theme, and theme leads to main idea. e. The details are part of the summary.
c
Which of the following is showing a demonstrative pronoun? a. These books are yours. b. Those cats were dropped off. c. This is mine. d. This pencil is mine.
c
Which pronouns are present in the following sentence? She said, 'Gosh, Darren, it is almost like you don't know the first thing about human sacrifice!' a. Know, about, said b. Like, the, about c. She, it, you d. Darren, you, the
c
What is another name for group nouns?
collective nouns
Identify the error in the following sentence: The lawyers held private meetings with all of their clients. a. There is a singular antecedent paired with a plural pronoun. b. There is a plural antecedent paired with a singular pronoun or pronouns. c. There is no clear antecedent in this sentence. d. There is a vague pronoun reference in this sentence. e. There is no error in this sentence.
e
The word 'authenticity' is the antonym of the word 'spurious' in the following sentence. Why? 'The spurious accusations of the disgusting liar will be proven false since they completely lack authenticity.'
has opposite meaning
What is an opinion? a. A statement that can be supported by measurements and observation b. A statement that expresses a personal belief, idea, or feeling that is not provable c. A provable statement that can be shown to be true without any doubt d. None of these
b
What is the major difference between putting things in chronological order and putting them in sequential order? a. Sequence relates to the time and place that an event happened. b. Chronology relates to the time and place that an event happened. c. The concepts of sequence and chronology are synonymous. d. Chronology relates to a process.
b
Identify which verb in the following sentences represents an erroneous shift in verb tense. I started working when I was sixteen. My first job was at a car wash, where I worked at the cash register. Meeting my coworkers is the best part of the job. I made a lot of good friends at that job. a. started working in sentence 1 b. was in sentence 2 c. worked in sentence 2 d. is in sentence 3 e. made in sentence 4
d
Which of the following correctly identifies the subjective and objective pronouns found in the following sentence? 'Run away from the hooded monks with the giant swords?' he asked. 'You don't have to tell me twice.' a. He - subject pronoun; you - subject pronoun; me - object pronoun b. He - object pronoun; you - object pronoun; me - object pronoun c. He - object pronoun; you - subject pronoun; me - object pronoun d. He - subject pronoun; you - subject pronoun; me - subject pronoun
d
This, those, that, and these are demonstrative pronouns, but they are also demonstrative adjectives. Which of the following statements describes the difference between the two? a. A demonstrative pronoun describes where a subject or object is in space, while a demonstrative adjective specifies which object is in space. b. A demonstrative adjective has the same characteristics as a noun, while the demonstrative pronoun does not. c. A demonstrative pronoun has a singular and plural form, while a demonstrative adjective must agree with subject it describes. d. A demonstrative adjective describes a subject or object, and a demonstrative pronoun describes a noun.
a
When might you want to use different symbols for the same object? a. When different people consume them. b. When very different quantities are consumed by different people. c. When things are consumed at different times. d. When you want to add variety.
b
Which of the following sentences has an INCORRECT subject-verb agreement? a. It's amazing that there are never any leftovers in my house after the Super Bowl game. b. The thought of all the home repairs we need after the bathrooms flooded are daunting. c. Any book about space visits from vampire Martian aliens is my idea of a good weekend read. d. Subject-verb agreement usually gets trickier as sentences expand into more complex structures.
b
The main idea of a story is: a. Not detailed or specific b.All of the answers are correct c. The most important thing a reader is supposed to walk away with d. The big picture
b
Which of the following sentences has an INCORRECT subject-verb agreement? a. Across the bay, fleets of old fishing boats was seen on the horizon. b. Psychologists who came up with the idea of multitasking have lately been saying they were wrong. c. Whenever you have time, the architect and his assistant would like to talk to you about the remodel. d. Despite all the fuss about formal wedding dinners, I'm serving barbecue at mine.
a
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a. ''To whom do I owe the pleasure of tonight's entertainment?'' he asked the masked singer. ''I find your singing delightful.'' b. ''Who do I owe the pleasure of tonight's entertainment?'' he asked the masked singer. ''I find you singing delightful.'' c. ''To who do I owe the pleasure of tonight's entertainment?'' he asked the masked singer. ''I find your singing delightful.'' d. ''Whom do I owe the pleasure of tonight's entertainment?'' he asked the masked singer. ''I find you singing delightful.''
a
What is one major mistake we might make when choosing a topic? a. We might choose a topic that's too controversial. b. We might choose a topic that is too big. c. We might choose a topic that is boring. d. We might choose a topic our teacher doesn't like. e. We might choose a topic that does not interest us.
b
You have a dinner party and all the guests ask for seconds. What is the most logical conclusion? a. Your food is terrible. b. Your food is good. c. Your guests will eat anything you serve. d. Your guests eat too much.
b
The comparative form is used to _____. a. compare two people, places or things b. describe actions c. describe words that describe actions d. all of the answer choices
d
Which of the following sentences has an INCORRECT subject-verb agreement? a. Only about a quarter of Americans care for opera. b. The flight crew was almost ready for liftoff. c. The choir appears to be practicing alto vocals this evening. d. The debate team from Des Moines are going to state nationals.
d
Which of the following is NOT a good strategy for finding the main idea of a story? a. Chunking the story into smaller pieces of text b. Looking for repetition c. Summarizing the main point in no more than two sentences d. Writing a list of supporting details
d
Identify the error in the following sentence: A good parent should take care of their children. a. There is a singular antecedent paired with a plural pronoun. b There is a plural antecedent paired with a singular pronoun or pronouns. c. There is no clear antecedent in this sentence. d. There is a vague pronoun reference in this sentence. e. There is no error in this sentence.
a
What is a line graph? a. A graph with a line connecting the data points. b. A graph with bars. c. A graph with random lines on it. d. A pie graph with lines linking to the meaning of each slice. e. graph with a collection of dots on it.
a
What is the most important characteristic of the explanation section? a. examples and evidence that support the argument b. the thesis statement c. the summary d. predictions or generalizations about the future
a
When reading a story, it is important to _____ or find the intended meaning. a. look for what the author is trying to teach us b. ask questions about the characters c. make predictions about the next chapter d. look for common themes
a
The topic sentence is: a. the details that make complicated ideas easier to understand b. The main idea of the paragraph c. the purpose of the essay d. none of the answer choices
b
What are some of the signal words used to show that the sequence of events or steps structure is being used? a. before, then, finally, exactly, likewise b. eventually, next, first c. during, while, although, similarly d. finally, therefore, consequently e. both, similarly, likewise
b
Which pronouns are found in the following sentence? 'I kept telling her that we would go back for Elmo, but I knew we had left him behind. ' a. we, Elmo, her, we'd b. I, we, knew, we, him c. I, we, I, we, him d. I, her, we, I, we, him
d
The irregular superlative forms are _____. a. better, worse, more, less and farther b. adjectives that have one or more 'y' endings c. all of the answer choices d. best, worst, most, least and farthest/furthest.
d
When trying to determine the main idea of a poem, what is the first thing the reader should do? a. Read the poem, out loud if possible b. Look for literary elements c. Look for text clues d. Paraphrase the poem, which means to put it into your own words e. Focus on metaphor and other figurative devices
a
Identify the error in the following sentence: All government representatives must keep in contact with his or her constituents. a. There is a singular antecedent paired with a plural pronoun. b. There is a plural antecedent paired with a singular pronoun or pronouns. c. There is no clear antecedent in this sentence. d. There is a vague pronoun reference in this sentence. e. There is no error in this sentence.
b
Which sentence uses the word 'accept' correctly? a. I went to all my classes accept history. b. mom loves all music accept rap. c. I will accept his homework late. d. He did all of his homework accept science. e. Everyone agreed accept Brian.
c
In the sentence, 'Sixty-five percent of the tulips in this field are white', the subject-verb agreement is: a. Incorrect because the plural verb 'are' disagrees with the singular noun 'percent.' b. Correct because the plural verb 'are' agrees with the plural number 'sixty-five.' c. Incorrect because the plural verb 'are' disagrees with the singular noun 'field.' d. Correct because the plural verb 'are' agrees with the plural noun 'tulips.'
d
Which of the following sentences has an INCORRECT subject-verb agreement? a. The Society of Women Voters seems to be having a banquet on September 19th. b. A ten percent failure rate seems too high for a brand new product. c. Everyone in the family seems happy with the vacation plans. d. Many of the people attending the trial seems upset.
d
What is the difference between the topic and the main idea of a story? a. The main idea is the central point of the story, while the topic is what the story is about. b. The main idea is what the story is about, while the topic is the central point of the story. c. The main idea is the central point of the story, while the topic is a supporting detail. d. The main idea is the central point of the story, while the topic is the general theme.
a
Which of the following sentences about Gary is grammatically correct? a. Gary, who was sorry he hadn't used Study.com, still believed in the value of higher education. b. Gary, that was sorry he hadn't used Study.com, still believed in the value of higher education. c. Gary, which was sorry he hadn't used Study.com, still believed in the value of higher education. d. Gary, whom was sorry he hadn't used Study.com, still believed in the value of higher education.
a
Which of the following sentences has a synonym for 'inconsistent'? a. 'The capricious winds today are shifting so much that our kite flying adventure may be doomed to fail.' b. 'The political dynamic is so consumed by chaos that I fear we will never get out of this conundrum.' c. 'The sea is so tranquil that there is not a single wave on the horizon.' d. 'The outcome is as indisputable today as it was the last time you asked me about this issue.
a
Why is it important to know and look for signal words in an informational text that organizes information using a sequence of events or steps? a. Signal words help the reader identify the organizational structure being used. They also help him or her understand the process or series of events and remember its key parts in a clear and concise manner. b. Signal words help show time order and give the reader a sense of the setting and the obstacles faced throughout the series of events discussed. c. Signal words help the reader identify what happened and when, or what steps need to be taken and in what order. It also helps him or her understand the writer's opinion about the topic. d. Signal words convey the writer's opinions. They also help the reader question whether he or she agrees or disagrees with the writer. e.Signal words help the writer transition from one organizational structure to the next.
a
Which of these would NOT be an appropriate use of a pictograph? a. Comparing slices of pizza eaten by a group of friends. b. Comparing slices of pizza and sodas consumed at a party by a group of people. c. Comparing the number of films watched by different groups of friends. d. Comparing a bunch of friends' top five favorite kinds of pizza.
d
